Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Abilen
Abilene, TX · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 673039)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Better
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: Worse
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (325) 691-1600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Abilene as better than the national rate for discharging patients home, with 2 of 5 reported measures better than national and 1 measure worse than national.
Patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Abilene are discharged to the community, meaning sent home, at a rate better than the national rate, and their readmission rate after discharge is also better than the national rate.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Abilene is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Abilene, Texas, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Abilene is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically several hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally offers a slower pace of rehabilitation or long-term custodial care.
The facility is operated on a for-profit basis and has been Medicare-certified since 10/30/2009.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community (returning them home) at a rate better than the national rate. Its readmission rate following discharge is also better than the national rate, though its readmission rate during the rehabilitation stay is worse than the national rate. Rates of healthcare-associated infections — both catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections — are no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 measures reported. This summary reflects only the measures CMS has published; no measures here are listed as not reported. Patients and families should review the current data directly on CMS Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours a day — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This is different from a nursing home, which typically offers a slower pace of care or long-term custodial support.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that this facility's rate of discharging patients to the community (home) is better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rate after discharge is better than the national rate, but its readmission rate during the rehabilitation stay is worse than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its rates of catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff infections are both no different than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, which means Medicare coverage rules apply; contact the facility at (325) 691-1600 for details specific to your situation.
Who owns this facility?
The facility operates on a for-profit basis, according to CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since 10/30/2009.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify which conditions this facility treats; contact the facility at (325) 691-1600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures and worse than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 measures.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/673039?state=TX.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-home rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS and summarized here.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The data provided does not include transfer or admission procedures; contact the facility directly at (325) 691-1600 to arrange a transfer.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.